Micah 7:10

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Micah 7:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see [my desire] upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see [my desire] upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.
Micah 7:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Micah 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see [my desire] upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then [she that is] mine enemy shall see [it], etc.] The Chaldeans and Edomites shall see people of the Jews rising out of their calamities, brought out of the darkness of their captivity in Babylon, and enjoying the light of peace and prosperity in their own land. Some editions of the Targum, and Jarchi and Kimchi, have, in their glosses on this verse and (<330709>Micah 7:9), Rome, of whom they interpret this enemy, as Mr. Pocock observes; and so R. Eliasf221 says the Targum is, “then shall Rome see”; by which they mean the Christians, in opposition to the Jews; otherwise it would not be amiss to interpret it of Rome Papal, or antichrist, in opposition to the church of God; seeing the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“shame shall cover her--in seeing how utterly mistaken she was in supposing that I was utterly ruined. Where is . . . thy God-- (Psa 42:3, Psa 42:10). If He be "thy God," as thou sayest, let Him come now and deliver thee. So as to Israel's representative, Messiah (Mat 27:43). mine eyes shall behold her--a just retribution in kind upon the foe who had said, "Let our eye look upon Zion." Zion shall behold her foe prostrate, not with the carnal joy of revenge, but with spiritual joy in God's vindicating His own righteousness (Isa 66:24; Rev 16:5-7). shall she be trodden down--herself, who had trodden down me.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then - (And) she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is He, He of whom thou boastest, the Lord thy God? The cause of her gladness then is, that the blasphemies of the enemy of God were to cease. This was the bitterest portion of her cup, that they said daily, “Where is now thy God? let Him come and save thee;” as though He could not, or as though He loved her not, and she vainly presumed on His help. Even when fallen, it was for His sake that she was hated, who seemed to be overcome in her: as He was hated in His Martyrs, and they asked, , “Where is the God of the Christians?” Now the taunt was closed, and turned back on those who used it. The…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“She - What nation or people soever. Shall behold - The people of God shall see their enemies laid low. Micah 7:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:10 where is the Lord? This taunt rebuked God and those who trusted him. God had promised always to be with his people and their leaders (Gen 46:3-4; Exod 3:12). God was dishonored by these taunts, and he would act to clear his name (cp. Ezek 20:9; 36:19-26).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Then: etc. or, And thou wilt see her that is mine enemy, and cover her with shame she that: Psa 137:8, Psa 137:9; Isa 47:5-9; Jer 50:33, Jer 50:34, Jer 51:8-10, Jer 51:24; Nahum 2:1-3:19; Rev 17:1-7 shame: Psa 35:26, Psa 109:29; Jer 51:51; Eze 7:18; Oba 1:10 Where: Psa 42:3, Psa 42:10, Psa 79:10, Psa 115:2; Isa 37:10, Isa 37:11; Dan 3:15; Joe 2:17; Mat 27:43 mine: Mic 4:11; Psa 58:10; Mal 1:5; Rev 18:20 now: Sa2 22:43; Kg2 9:33-37; Psa 18:42; Isa 25:10-12, Isa 26:5, Isa 26:6, Isa 41:15, Isa 41:16; Isa 51:22, Isa 51:23, Isa 63:2, Isa 63:3; Zac 10:5; Mal 4:3 trodden down: Heb. for a treading down Micah 7:11”
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